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H-1B visa holders make up less than 1% of Texas teachers. Abbott wants it to be zero
The Republican governor is calling for legislation to outright ban H-1B visa holders from working at Texas public schools.
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Flock camera helps nab Florida corrections officers in LEGO heist: deputies
Florida State Corrections Officers Kaitlyn Thomas and Shaun Smith were arrested after allegedly stealing over $3,000 in merchandise.
government
Harris, El Paso counties challenge federal election conditions on security grants
The lawsuit argues the Trump administration cannot withhold funding to force election changes it calls unconstitutional and unrelated to terrorism.
schools
'We're coming for the books': Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from public schools
The lieutenant governor said that state legislators would file a bill next session that requires the Texas Education Agency to lower a school's accountability grade if it has any copies of a challenged book on its shelves....
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Round Rock ISD opens new school year with virtual academy
This year, the district kicked off the Round Rock Virtual Academy, which allows students to learn virtually.
schools
Lake Travis cancels first football game following student's death
Lake Travis football cancelled its first game of the season after navigating a difficult couple of weeks following the passing of one of its players.
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San Marcos, Texas State University explore combining transit systems
As Texas State University begins a new semester, the city of San Marcos and the university are exploring ways to better coordinate their public transit systems....
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Texas State University kicks off new school year in Pac-12 Conference
August 19 was the first day of the semester at Texas State University. The university is anticipating another year of record enrollment. It's also the first year they're in the Pac-12 conference....
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FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
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Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
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Manhunt expands for armed woman after Massachusetts police officer found dead
A woman connected to a veteran Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer remained at large Wednesday as authorities continued searching for her following the officer’s death inside their home....
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Tool library revamped after Recycled Reads closure: Checkouts now available across APL locations
People can now request tools online and pick them up from their local library branch. Previously, the Tool Library circulated entirely out of Recycled Reads, meaning people had to check out and return items in person, at the store....
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How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend's home burglary
A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say....
schools
Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
schools
Abbott orders review of how school districts are spending money
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.
schools
Is a sports physical enough? Doctor talks hidden risks for student athletes
As students head back to school, many are also hitting the field, court or track for the first time since summer break began. While a sports physical is an important part of getting cleared to participate in athletics, doctors say it's not the only preparation families should con...
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Pflugerville gun store break-in: Teens arrested for stealing 34 firearms, fleeing in stolen vehicle
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a July break-in at a Pflugerville gun store where 34 firearms were stolen.
schools
Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market
Harvard has agreed to a $53 million settlement over a scandal involving donated human remains stolen from its medical school morgue and sold to buyers....
business
NYT names east Austin taquería as one of the 'greatest Mexican restaurants' in the US
Three Texas restaurants made the list, and one is in Austin. That's Nixta Taqueria, an east Austin restaurant that has won Michelin and James Beard awards....
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Ticket lottery opens for Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
The convention is the first ever midterm convention and takes place Sept. 9-10 at the American Airlines Center.
government
Opponents urge Texas officials to halt border wall plans near Big Bend parks
Environmental advocates, business owners, local leaders and West and Central Texans gathered before the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Wednesday, urging state leaders to oppose border wall construction near some of Texas' most treasured public lands....
safety
5-year-old girl dies after being left inside vehicle outside Garland home, police say
A 5-year-old girl died Tuesday evening after being left inside a vehicle outside a Garland residence, police said.
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Texas landowners rally at Capitol, urge Abbott to call special session on transmission lines
Dozens of Texas landowners gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to convene a special legislative session to stop proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines they say would impact private property across the state....
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CBP officers discover $14.9 million in meth hidden in fresh celery at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $15 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of fresh celery at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, federal officials announced Wednesday....
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Man given 5 years of community supervision in 2023 deadly crash
A man charged in connection with a 2023 deadly crash in Travis County was given five years of community supervision Aug. 3 following a guilty plea, according to Travis County court documents....
schools
Smithville ISD explores replacement afterschool program after losing grant funding
"We were certainly shocked to learn that we lost those funds," said Dr. Molley Ealy, the Superintendent for Smithville ISD.
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Amazon expanding drone deliveries to 500 cities
From toiletries to grill accessories, hundreds of cities could now begin to see their Amazon deliveries literally drop from the sky, as the retail giant is expanding their drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities nationwide....
government
Abbott announces special election to replace former state Sen. Brian Birdwell
Gov. Greg Abbott has set a special election to finish out former state Sen. Brian Birdwell's term after he resigned the seat to a take a position as an assistant U.S. secretary of defense....
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Video: US marshals injured after deck collapses while serving warrant
Harrowing video shows the moment a second-story deck collapsed while law enforcement served a warrant at a home in Missouri.
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TXST kicks off fall semester with enrollment growth and Pac-12 buzz
Texas State University's first day back to class comes with record-setting growth and a new era of Pac-12 football on the horizon.
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Whataburger launches new $4 value menu as fast-food prices continue to rise
Whataburger announced a new value menu with four items priced at $4 each as consumers continue to face higher fast-food prices nationwide.
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Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter offering free adoptions during Clear the Shelters campaign
Clear the Shelters is about finding loving homes for pets waiting for their families, and one Central Texas shelter hopes to see a lot of empty kennels by the end of the month....
business
Ranked: The best US cities for home buyers in 2026, according to data
A new WalletHub analysis ranks the best U.S. cities for home buyers in 2026, comparing 300 cities based on 17 measures of real estate market strength, affordability and economic conditions....
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Dangerous heat settling in with Heat Advisories issued
The heat continues to be the main topic with several heat advisories now in effect. - Freddy Vela
safety
National Guard troops have minimal impact on crime in DC, analysis finds
President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small ...
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Dearborn protest: Jake Lang's anti-Islam message draws Nazis sympathizers, large demonstration
Demonstrators with two very different messages clashed outside the Dearborn City Council meeting Tuesday night as anti-Islam activist activist Jake Lang came to town....
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Gas prices are rising, but drivers using this type of fuel have it worse
Some drivers are paying nearly $7 for a gallon of fuel.
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SXSW 2027: What's new and changes for event
SXSW 2026 looked a lot different from previous years and organizers say there will be some more changes in 2027.
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Families heartbroken after Tennessee cemetery bulldozed
Multiple families in Hickman County, Tennessee, are devastated after learning someone bulldozed a 19th-century cemetery containing the remains of their loved ones and then discarded the headstones in the woods....
business
DOJ moves to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The Justice Department (DOJ) has finalized a way for people convicted of certain, nonviolent felonies to restore their gun rights, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Monday....
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Woman says mother-in-law paralyzed after receiving potassium during surgery
A woman told Nexstar's WKRN that her mother-in-law was left paralyzed following a medical mistake during a routine knee surgery at a Nashville hospital, and she’s apparently not the only one....
safety
Trump moves to strip protections from 44M acres of national forest
“For too long, outdated restrictions have kept tens of millions of forested acres off-limits to the very treatments that improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk to our communities,” Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a written statement....
safety
NASA locates rocket impact site on the Moon
The space agency credits professionals and hobbyists with locating the crash site.
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What did Hayden Panettiere reveal in her memoir?
Panettiere wrote candidly about experiencing postpartum depression after giving birth to her daughter.
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Texas OL Trevor Goosby diagnosed with bone bruise in left knee
Texas Longhorns starting left tackle Trevor Goosby has avoided a potentially serious injury, but his status for the start of the 2026 season remains uncertain....
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White Collar Fight Night training: Four week progress
The road to White Collar Fight Night is officially underway as participants reported for day one of training, transitioning from professionals to amateur boxers for one night....
schools
Georgetown ISD makes push to limit student screen time during new school year
Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil discussed efforts to reduce student screen time, proposed teacher salary increases, and the postponement of new campus openings due to budgetary constraints....
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DPS sued by former investigator of internal racial discrimination case
Robert Russell alleges he was the victim of retaliation after he shared his belief that a racial discrimination complaint he was investigating could be legitimate....
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Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports after the two countries reached a last-minute deal less than two hours before the sanctions were to go into effect. The announcement, which Trump ma...
safety
Hutto Home Depot 'unprovoked', 'random' hatchet attack leads to arrest; victim speaks out
An Austin man has been arrested for allegedly critically injuring a 79-year-old man in an “unprovoked and random" hatchet attack at a Hutto Home Depot last week....
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Austin's Trauma Recovery Center at risk of 'closing its doors'
The Harvest Trauma Recovery Center, a major provider of violence intervention services in Austin, is at risk over uncertain funding.
schools
Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop
Texas public schools couldn’t sponsor H-1B visas to hire foreign workers under a ban Gov. Greg Abbott proposed Tuesday.
safety
Tennessee 'most wanted' man tied to brutal home invasion caught in Georgia
A man wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee has been arrested in Hapeville, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
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Arizona migrant deaths rise despite historically low crossings
Migrant deaths along Arizona’s border with Mexico increased this summer, with July recording the highest monthly total in two years, according to the humanitarian organization Humane Borders....
safety
Florida mom arrested after letting 11-year-old drive her to 7-Eleven: deputies
The child reportedly crashed after mistaking the gas pedal for the brake while trying to stop, according to deputies.
safety
Student kills schoolmate and himself in livestreamed Philippine school attack, official says
A high school student carrying two pistols shot to death a fellow student before killing himself Tuesday in an attack in a southern Philippine high school campus that he livestreamed using a body-worn camera, police and other officials said. It was the second fatal school shootin...
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Human remains found near Tucson; no Guthrie link, officials say
Investigators responded to desert discovery amid active search.
government
DHS accused of withholding anti-terrorism funds unless cities, counties change election rules
A group of cities and counties alleges the Trump administration is threatening to withhold anti-terrorism funding unless they adopt strict election rules....
safety
Police report reveals new info in Hayden Panettiere's death
A police report details who was at the scene when Hayden Panettiere was pronounced dead, as well as new information about the investigation.